Worker’s compensation laws protect you as an employee by making health care and financial compensation possible after workplace injuries. But these same laws protect most employers from liability. New Jersey law, like the law in many other states, restricts you from suing your employer for his or her negligence in...
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What kind of vehicle collision causes the most fatalities?
No doubt you depend on your vehicle and your skill as a driver to take you safely from point A to point B. However, you never know what other motorists are doing and a crash can happen in an instant. What kind causes the most fatalities? A little background According...
What are common motorcycle accident injuries?
A recent close call on your motorcycle made you think about which injuries motorcyclists face the most. After an accident, which injury types should you have a medical professional look you over for? Garden State Pain Patrol has a few answers for you. Find out how to build a personal...
What damages can you recover in a wrongful death case?
If one of your loved ones dies because of someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, you can sue the responsible person for your loved one’s wrongful death. FindLaw explains that you can file such a suit if the deceased was one of the following: Your spouse Your child Your grandchild Your sibling...
Highway safety tips for truckers
Anyone driving a truck in New Jersey will likely spend a lot of time on state and interstate highways. When accidents happen with trucks, they can often be catastrophic, especially when a collision happens at high speeds. That is why truckers should make sure to be as informed as possible...
What are some signs of a severe spinal cord injury?
After any truck or commercial vehicle crash, you may start to experience extreme aches and pains in your back or neck. Since your nerves on your neck are so important for your circulation and balance, any accident involving that area may cause you lasting trauma. Hidden issues According to the...
Long hours and truck driver fatigue
There are various reasons why large truck crashes occur, from ice on the roads to intoxicated driving. However, some people find themselves involved in crashes because of driver fatigue, a problem that is especially widespread among large truck drivers. In fact, many truckers do not even recognize that they are...
Safety strategies for pedestrians
Pedestrians are at risk for catastrophic injuries in accidents involving motor vehicles. New Jersey has even developed a Safety Action Plan to protect pedestrians from collisions. Review these safety tips to protect yourself if you frequently travel on foot. Know local traffic laws New Jersey regulations about traffic apply to...
What are the most common work accidents?
Work accidents can happen in every industry, and while some industries may have more catastrophic injury potential than others, any work accident is a serious situation. The National Safety Council explains that most work injuries are likely to happen in five specific industries: public service, transportation, manufacturing, construction and maintenance....
Alleged intoxicated driver sparks head-on motorcycle accident
New Jersey motorcyclists are always at risk of being injured in a crash. Not only are they in jeopardy because of the lack of protection they are accorded when riding, but reckless drivers are a constant danger. This is true even if riders take all possible precautions by wearing protective...